While the news sites are reporting near 70% supporting "additional" gun control, they are also reporting near 70% in support of LTC laws. Would it be worth attempting a ballot measure in CA for Shall issue CCW?

SwissFluCase

01-03-2013, 11:22 PM

No. Constitutional rights must never be subject to the popular vote. The correct forum is Federal Court.

The gay marriage people found that out the hard way.

Regards,

SwissFluCase

donny77

01-04-2013, 8:50 AM

The gay marriage law attempted to "remove" a right not grant a right. I don't see how this could be challenged in court. Certainly there is the mindset that a court ruling will stand up better. I mean no one would get told by the court that guns in common use are protected by the 2nd amendment, and then turn around and attempt to ban all semi-autos in common use, right Chicago?

If it passes, we get shall issue. If they challenge it in court, we still get a court ruling. I'm failing to see the negative.

Librarian

01-04-2013, 8:55 AM

And, ballot measures in CA are both extraordinarily expensive and hazardous to rights.

See http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=156804

donny77

01-04-2013, 11:45 AM

And, ballot measures in CA are both extraordinarily expensive and hazardous to rights.